Question

which of the following statements is true about athenian democracy during the classical period? (1 point)
all citizens were eligible to participate in the system.
kings and queens made all the decisions for the people.
male citizens 18 and older could participate in the system.
anyone living in athens was eligible to participate in the governing system.
what caused the greeks to unify in defense of their culture and way of life? (1 point)
the threat of the persian empire conquering greece
the attempt by sparta to control all of greece
the attempt of athens to force democracy on all the poleis
the invasion of corinth by thermopylae

Explanation:

• First question: In Athenian democracy during the Classical period, only male citizens 18 and older could participate. Women, slaves, and non - citizens were excluded. So, the statement “Male citizens 18 and older could participate in the system” is true.
• Second question: The threat of the Persian Empire conquering Greece was a major factor that caused the Greeks to unify in defense of their culture and way of life. The Persian Wars (such as the Greco - Persian Wars) led different Greek city - states (poleis) to come together.

Answer:

• First question: Male citizens 18 and older could participate in the system.
• Second question: The threat of the Persian Empire conquering Greece.